Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

The Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of comprehensive pediatric primary care to the Forestdale foster care population as assigned. Reports to the Medical Director, relates to the Director for Health Administration, and the Assistant Executive Director of Health Services.

Major Responsibilities

The Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of comprehensive pediatric primary care to the Forestdale foster care population as assigned. Reports to the Medical Director, relates to the Director for Health Administration, and the Assistant Executive Director of Health Services

1. Conduct and document a complete medical examination, including medical history, physical exam and interpretation of laboratory studies on children admitted to FC
2. Conduct and document periodic preventive medical evaluations in accordance with the schedule set forth by the AAP and the NYC ACS, to include ordering and interpreting screening tests and administering required immunizations.
3. Evaluate children on an acute care basis and to render and document treatment according to the generally accepted standards of sound pediatric and adolescent medicine.
4. Provide and document medical management of chronic health conditions in assigned foster care population.
5. Make appropriate referrals to emergency rooms, sub-specialty clinics, private sub-specialists and other health care professionals when necessary. Referrals are to be made in writing and provide all information that the consultant would need in order to provide adequate care.
6. Follow-up on children who require hospitalization via phone contact with the inpatient attending physician and document in the medical record.
7. Complete medical forms and reports legibly and in a timely manner for children in assigned population.
8. Incorporate health education and illness prevention strategies in all encounters with patients, their parents or foster parents.
9. Review all health documents submitted to the agency regarding assigned foster care population.
10. Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with internal and external health and mental health, childcare and social service professionals responsible for the care of assigned population.
11. Keep abreast of the latest developments in pediatric and adolescent medicine through continuous review of the literature and through utilization of the time allotted for continuing education.
12. Maintains and active collaborative practice agreement with a Licensed Board-Certified Pediatrician as well as open and ongoing communication with that physician.

Salary Range:  $78-88/hour

Minimum Requirements 

• Current NYS RN and NP license
• Masters’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2 years clinical experience in pediatrics
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge of or experience in foster care or similar pediatric populations
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety. 
• Required background checks, including: NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse/Maltreatment, NYS Sex Offender Registry, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services fingerprinting, NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List, NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List.
• Mandated reporter training.
• Current certification by American Red Cross (or equivalent) in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Applicable provisions of the NYS Education Law with respect to hiring and retaining of licensed professionals.

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
 
Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.